Today I was able to get a close look at a flock of52 Greater
White-fronts that have been intermittentlyusing the pasture at S
Gorton Road, Drift CreekLincoln County, first reported by Camden
Brunerabout a week ago.
There was some moderate size variation within theflock and also a bit
of variation in darkness of the head,but one individual did stand out
as comparatively tall,large-billed, and noticeably darker than any of
theothers. I also noticed it had a distinct yellow orbital ring unlike
any of the others I was able to check this on. I know very little
about White-front subspecies or how often these are detected in Oregon
but basedon some quick research it seems like a possible goodfit for
A. a. elgasi.
A few of the others in the flock although not as dark were at least
close in overall size, so it's possible there were other candidates
present.
Phil
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